My favorite of the two coastal forts we visited on our trip…read more Fort Pulaski is in fine condition minus the damaged walls in certain locations where signs of battle are still visible. The ranger talk was particularly animated and informational. Fascinating that this was Robert E. Lee's first post after graduating from West Point as an assistant engineer, but he left before completion of this Third System fort. He returned as General Lee in 1860 and proclaimed, "Colonel, they will make it very warm for you with shells from that point but they cannot breach at that distance." But, due a new type of rifled cannon, it took only 30 hours for Confederate soldiers to surrender the fort. For the remainder of the war it primarily served as a staging post for soldiers entering and leaving the war as well as a jail. The location on Cockspur Island is rugged beautiful and you can look north towards Hilton Head Island. it is surrounded by a moat and there are many displays in the interior of the fort and you can walk all around the upper parapet to get lovely views of the area. There are several stairways to reach the upper level, but keep children in hand since there are no railings on the top (inside). As an aside, I had never heard of Casimir Pulaski, but he is the father of the American cavalry and everyone in Illinois is well acquainted because they honor him with a school holiday. To quote Lin Manuel Miranda, "Immigrants, they get the job done." There were many human touches still part of the fort, from hand and foot prints in the bricks to graffiti left by soldiers who lived here. Definitely a great spot to visit just outside of Savannah.

Imagine 30 hours of cannon fire as you stroll in and above this fort, where today you hear wind…read moreblow, walk by perforated (blasted!) exterior walls, and then watch mullet fish jump in the moat, where pecan and fig trees grow--and you can eat any fig you can reach. Here more members of the Connecticut Seventh died cleaning up after the siege than the siege itself. Where your kid can earn a Ranger badge, members of the following NY regiment once kept occupied with baseball. Centuries of tiny graffiti line the fort, and swallows nest where you might still smell gun powder. West Point graduate Robert E. Lee assisted in building the fort decades before the fort was taken back by Union forces. That the fingerprints of enslaved humans, names unknown, are still showing in the bricks is most profound. At this CCC-restored site, the excellent rangers ready to answer questions, and the interpretive signs made this a very profound place to be. Bring sunscreen and take your time.

If you love history with a side of gorgeous scenery, Fort McAllister State Park is absolutely worth…read morethe stop. Fort McAllister is a Confederate earthen fort built along the Ogeechee River to protect Savannah during the Civil War. It's famous for for withstanding multiple Union naval attacks before ultimately falling during a land ambush in December 1864. By capturing the fort, Union forces had a clear path to the city of Savannah and kick-started Sherman's infamous March to the Sea. Today the park contains a visitors center, a small (but jampacked museum), campgrounds, the historical fort site, and more. The museum may be small, but it's packed with in-depth exhibits. You'll easily pass at least an hour here if you really take your time to read through everything. I especially loved the unexpected Henry Ford connection to the fort. Walking the grounds of the fort was the real highlight though. Fort McAllister is one of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War, and you can explore the ramparts, cannons, and earthworks. Whether you're a casual visitor or a die-hard history buff, this park delivers a great walk in history's footsteps. Highly recommend carving out a few hours here!

Checked in for 5 days and nights 3/12-3/17…read more *Large Campsites* *Full Hook Up on some sites *Water and Electricity on all *Beautiful causeway to Savage Island *Expansive Salt Marshlands *Bring large amounts of bug repellents and spray *Historic Earthworks Fort* *Well cared for and maintained *Film, Museum and Open Buildings filled with history *Small Gift Shop *Nature Trails* *Nature Trails and observation points *Could be maintained much better and were impassable at many points We were camping when large weather system hit the campground. Rangers made sure to knock door to door and inform everyone that Tornadoes, hail, lightning and heavy winds were imminent. Went over safety plans. Definitely worth another trip. Thank you for the care and serenity with fauna and foliage. Please fix your trails. *All fees such as lot parking, museum, fort, boat ramp, kayaks etc are all EXTRA. Not included in your camping fee/lot fee. I would suggest that you consider one price because it felt cheap that even to park RV on paid lot required a parking fee. Made no sense and felt very cheap.

Arriving in Savannah on Juneteenth, I realized some of the sites I wanted to see were closed. One…read moreof those sites was the Juliette Low Museum, the founder of the Girl Scouts. What I didn't realize was that the Andrew Low house was nearby. He, of course, became one of the richest people in Savannah in the 1800s and had this house to show of his massive wealth. We stuck around for a tour that lasted about 45 minutes. Was pretty informative and learned a lot of things about Juliette that carried over to when we saw the museum a couple days later. One of the cool things we saw was an upright grand piano, of which only 3 exist in the entire world. That was pretty cool. This was a fun respite from the heat and wasn't overly expensive.

I've been here for the Girl Scout tour and now the Ghost tour and what a difference! I love that I…read morecould come back to another place I have been and learn more. We learned the history of the house and how tragic it was. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, overall it was a great tour!

I really liked this statue, even though this story is amazingly sad. Luckily it was a stop on our…read moretrolley. We actually got off the trolley at one end of River Street and walked all the way to this end (which is about where this is). I would highly recommend stopping by and reading about this amazing story.

We smoked a nice cigar by the statue. It's right on the water. Such a sad story, she waited too…read morelong for that guy!

Tybee Island was very nice and quint! There wasn't too many people and the locals were very nice!…read more It was the perfect quick little get away. I can't wait for another visit.

Can't believe I forgot to rate the Tybee Island Pier from a few months ago, but here we go. I was…read morein the Savannah area in late June and since I haven't been to an East Coast beach in probably 5-6 years I knew I needed to smell some salt water and absorb some beach vibes. My wife and I headed here around 11:30AM and after a little bit of a struggle snagging some parking, we were able to take a nice walk. Like most popular little beach areas, this place is pretty crowded but not so much that you want to avoid it at all costs. We walked up to the boardwalk area and took the long walk down the pier, it was really nice being able to be so far out without getting wet (we had a flight to catch, though I would of loved having a swim). The pier itself with full of families taking photos, people taking a walk, and the end was a fishing area where you could actually rent a pole, buy some bait, and enjoy some time sitting down and trying to catch something. We spent maybe a half hour or so strolling the boardwalk which also has a big room with some food options (ice cream included), before heading back to the car and heading down to the airport. Overall, Tybee Island Pier is a nice place to spend an afternoon and has plenty of activities to keep the whole family happy. At the time I was visiting, I thought I was moving here so we kind of rushed through what we did, but since I ended up NOT moving to Savannah I sure do look forward to flying out and taking this city in a bit at some point.

I am so thankful for all of the officers of RPD. They have been so helpful to my husband and I with…read moreeven the smallest thing. They ate so kind and respectful and willing to help in any way. Thanks again guys, stay safe out there. Janice Dickerson

The cash bar rocks the cheapest drinks in Savannah. Becca is amazing! Tip your servers!!read more

Really liked the place. The place has a nice vibe. I usually go to the legion when I go to a new…read morecity to make new friends. Always nice people at the American Legion no matter what city or state!

If you want to see our Judicial system at work this is the place. You might think that you are…read morewatching a Hollywood movie themed in the South like my Cousin Vinny. Nope, you would be in Savannah watching our U.S. Constitution and laws upheld. BTW, it's all free entertainment. With the exception of your tax dollars at work. Enjoy the antique art work in the hall ways and the duck and cover posters from 1950's still in the elevators.